Fertility and Cardiovascular Risk in Men With Metabolic Syndrome

Fertility and Cardiovascular Risk in Men With Metabolic Syndrome

Men diagnosed with metabolic syndrome (MetS) including obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia and infertility will be assessed for cardiovascular and diabetes risk. The eligible patient will be randomised to one-year life-style intervention program including nutritional, behavioural and exercise counselling or standard care by the general physician. The aim of the program is to reduce cardiovascular and diabetes risks and hypogonadism as well.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age>18 years, wish for fatherhood in stable partnership, metabolic syndrome according to guidelines (minimum 3 out of 5 criteria), ready to participate in 1-yr lifestyle program

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not conforming to MetS diagnosis criteria, sterilisation, promiscuous behaviour, contraindications against established medical or surgical treatment of obesity, participation in another weight-loss program